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Retirement contribution limits will rise in 2019

Good news retirement savers: The Internal Revenue Service announced cost of living increases to the contribution limits for retirement-related plans in 2019.

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The New York Times' report on the President's tax returns reveals a pitifully inept businessman and a serial tax avoider crushed by massive debts

It was the moment when Donald Trump's "Art of the Deal" fabulism, billionaire tycoon bluster and populist standard-bearing for forgotten Americans was revealed to be what it always looked like: a sham.

NYT: Records show Trump's years of tax avoidance

Donald Trump has paid no income taxes whatsoever in 10 of the past 15 years since 2017 as a result of reporting that he was losing significantly more than he made, according to an explosive report released Sunday by the New York Times.

Brian Stelter: This is among the most important stories of the past 5 years

The New York Times is reporting that it has obtained tax-return data going back over two decades for President Donald Trump, and alleges that in 2016 the President paid only $750 in income tax. CNN's Brian Stelter reports how the Times was able to legally access and verify the financial documents.

Analysis: The New York Times' coverage of Trump's taxes is an emperor-has-no-clothes moment

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Donald Trump responds to NYT story about his taxes

President Donald Trump responds to a New York Times report stating he has paid no federal income taxes whatsoever in 10 of the past 15 years beginning in 2000.

Van Jones: This isn't Donald Trump shenanigans as usual

CNN commentators Rick Santorum and Van Jones react a New York Times report stating that President Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes whatsoever in 10 out of 15 years beginning in 2000 because he reported losing significantly more than he made.

Corovnavirus cases spike in parts of New York

• Latest updates: India tops 6 million Covid-19 cases • Opinion: Trump team using $300M in tax dollars to make us feel better about virus • King: These states are trending in the wrong direction

Chris Wallace won't fact check Trump and Biden in debate

• No debate handshake for Biden and Trump • Analysis: The Great Debate is here

2 new California wildfires burn nearly 10,000 acres in a day and force evacuations

Two new wildfires grew by nearly 10,000 acres in a day in California, where more than 3.6 million acres have burned this year.

Joe Montana tussles with woman who tried to kidnap his grandchild, police say

Legendary NFL quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a woman suspected of trying to kidnap their grandchild Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

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Judge rules TikTok can avoid a ban in the US, for now

A federal judge has partially granted TikTok's request for a temporary injunction against the Trump administration, blocking a US government ban on downloads of the app mere hours before the policy was set to take effect at midnight Eastern time.

Elon Musk criticizes OpenAI exclusively licensing GPT-3 to Microsoft

Tesla CEO Elon Musk doesn't seem to approve of Microsoft's deal with OpenAI — the research company he co-founded in 2015.

Cockroaches, porn and a bloody pig mask: How eBay harassed bloggers

One of the most explosive Silicon Valley scandals of all time was a poorly run, easily discovered scheme inspired by a 1980s teen comedy, conducted by a company long past its heyday to harass a mom and pop blog.

Analysis: Trump is stealing China's playbook to deal with TikTok

The race to keep TikTok operating in the United States has turned into a saga of intricate dealmaking and political flattery.

Among Us, a murder mystery set in space, is the latest multimillion dollar craze in video games

As people stay at home across the world, their latest favorite pastime is a 2018 murder mystery game set in space called Among Us.

Analysis: How Jack Ma built China's money supermarket into a $200 billion company

Ant Group, which started out as a service for China's nascent e-commerce industry, has become one of the biggest financial tech firms in the world.

Why Amazon's new Alexa conversation feature is so hard to pull off

Even with years of practice, it can be tricky for humans to understand the back-and-forth and nuances of conversations — we interrupt each other, misunderstand things, and sometimes have to repeat ourselves to get a message across. Now imagine how difficult it may be for artificial intelligence, which at its best is far less capable than any of us, to figure all that out and weigh in at the right time, too.

Google will temporarily stop running election ads after Election Day

Google will temporarily prohibit all advertisers from running ads on its platforms that relate to the US election following Election Day, the company told advertisers in an email Friday.

Amazon launches its own gaming service. Can it stand out?

Motocross / Supercross News - Racer X

Weege Show: WW Ranch Post Race

Jason Weigandt on round 7 of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

Read Now: Pro Motocross, MXGP, Loretta Lynn's & Much More

The November issue of Racer X magazine is coming to newsstands and mailboxes soon. Sign up now for the print and/or digital edition.

Watch: MXGP of Lombardia Highlights

Recap of the ninth round of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship.

WW Ranch National Race Highlights

Race highlights from the seventh round of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

The Weege Show: WW Ranch National Pre Race

Jason Weigandt walks and talks through the pits prior to the 2020 WW Ranch National.

Spring Creek Motocross Park Hosts Amateur MX Day

Over 650 of the top amateur racers in the country converged on the Spring Creek Motocross Park facility in Millville, Minnesota, for MX Sports’ Amateur MX Day on September 20, 2020.

Nate Thrasher Announces Move to Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha

The Tennessee native posted to Instagram: “super excited for the future and the opportunity to ride for Star Racing Yamaha.”

WW Ranch National Animated Track Map

A look at the track map for round seven of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

2020 WW Ranch Entry Lists Released

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has released the entry lists for the seventh round.

Musquin's Second-Moto Crash: "I’m very lucky right now to not be injured.”

Massive crash at Millville.

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Most Americans probably won't be able to get a Covid-19 vaccine until mid-2021, CDC director says

A wedding in Maine is linked to 176 Covid-19 cases and the deaths of seven people who didn't attend the celebration, demonstrating just how easily and quickly the virus can spread at social gatherings, public health experts say.

Tracking Covid-19 cases in the US

Trump knew testing Covid-19 vaccines would take months, Woodward book shows

President Donald Trump knew back in the spring that it would probably take a year to develop a coronavirus vaccine, according to interviews with journalist Bob Woodward.

What you need to know about coronavirus today

More than half a million children in the United States have been diagnosed with Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association.

ICUs are nearing capacity in this French city. And it's only September

Dealing with the first wave was like a sprint, the second will be more like a marathon.

Crowded parties and coronavirus concerns keep high schoolers from returning to the classroom

Overcrowded parties have forced several high schools to go back to online learning in hopes of staving off Covid-19 outbreaks.

NIH 'very concerned' about serious side effect in AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial

The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to follow British regulators in resuming a coronavirus vaccine trial that was halted when a participant suffered spinal cord damage, even as the National Institutes of Health has launched an investigation of the case.

CDC study finds coronavirus rarely kills children, but minorities at higher risk

Children and teens from minority groups are disproportionately hit by coronavirus, just as older adults are, according to the findings of a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A 9-year-old who's been battling coronavirus for 6 months says the illness is a big deal

Eli Lipman, 9, and his father have been battling the impact of Covid-19 since March, and he said life as a "long hauler" isn't easy.

How to help siblings get along better

Sibling rivalry is often taken as an unexamined fact of family life -- as much a part of parenting as potty training or bedtime stories.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

Can you smelllllll who The Rock is endorsing?

Breonna Taylor's death reminds me this country doesn't love me as much as I love it

The death of Breonna Taylor has been yet another painful reminder that Black women like me are not safe in America, writes Lisa Respers France.

Stacey Abrams to guest star in 'black-ish' animated episode

Stacey Abrams, the former Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives, is about to enter the animated world of the Johnson family.

Dax Shepard reveals he relapsed after 16 years of sobriety

After 16 years of being sober, actor and comedian Dax Shepard revealed he has been battling an opioid addiction.

The Doobie Brothers aren't happy that Bill Murray is using their song to sell 'ugly' golf shirts

The Doobie Brothers claim actor Bill Murray has been using one of their songs without permission to sell "ugly" golf shirts and they want the actor to pay up.

'Family Guy' finds a new voice for Cleveland Brown in YouTuber Arif Zahir, known for his voice impressions

Arif Zahir, known for his impressions of Cleveland Brown from "Family Guy," has gone from mimicking the character to actually playing him.

Jeff Daniels would have played Trump in 'The Comey Rule' but he's glad Brendan Gleeson did

One of best days Jeff Daniels ever had on a film or TV set was a day he was reliving what was very likely one of James Comey's worst.

'Fargo' stars Chris Rock in a mob tale that rolls along a bit too slowly

Three years after its last edition, "Fargo" returns with Chris Rock and Jason Schwartzman in key against-type roles, and an enticing mob story with the texture of a graphic novel. Yet it unfolds at such a languid, almost hypnotic pace as to blunt its impact, getting distracted by an abundance of oddball characters that don't overtly do much to advance the central plot.

'Utopia' is about a fictional pandemic in the middle of a real one, as nerds try to save the world

The timing for "Utopia" is either incredibly good or atrociously bad, depending on one's tolerance for fiction that parallels current events. In this case, it's a pandemic tied into conspiracy theories advanced via a comic book, with the unsettling twist that the world-imperiling threat is very real.

Billie Lourd has a baby and honors late mom, Carrie Fisher

Billie Lourd has chosen her initiation into motherhood to pay tribute to her own mother, Carrie Fisher.

NFL News - ESPN

NFL Week 3 takeaways: Bills survive, but the Falcons collapse -- again

The Bills outlasted the Rams in Buffalo, but the Falcons dropped another multiscore lead, this time to the 3-0 Bears. Here's what to know from Week 3.

Fantasy football highs and lows from NFL Week 3

Josh Allen, Russell Wilson and an impressive crop of rookies highlight the fantasy football takeaways.

Wilson bests Mahomes for record with 14th TD

Russell Wilson has already turned in a historic season for the Seahawks after a record-setting day Sunday. The most impressive mark came with his 14th TD of the season, which broke Patrick Mahomes' 2018 mark for the most through three games.

Payton: 2 straight losses a 'gut check' for Saints

For the first time since 2017, the Saints have dropped two games in a row as they continue to make too many mistakes. "We need to take a hard look here," Drew Brees said. "What we're doing, how we're doing it, we need to be doing it better, bottom line."

Jets players back Gase after third blowout loss

Facing questions about his job security after an 0-3 start, Jets coach Adam Gase said he's focusing on "getting our guys right."

Pats rush for 250 yards, dedicate win to RB White

The Patriots rushed for 250 yards in their win over the Raiders and dedicated the performance to running back James White.

Montana, wife block kidnap attempt of grandchild

Joe Montana told deputies that his grandchild was sleeping in a playpen on Saturday when an unknown woman entered their home in Malibu and grabbed the child. Montana's wife pried the child out of the woman's arms.

Foles replaces Trubisky, rallies Bears to 3-0 start

Bears veteran quarterback Nick Foles came off the bench to replace Mitchell Trubisky and guided Chicago to a dramatic come-from-behind 30-26 victory over the Falcons.

Gronk on Brady: Hard to believe he's 43 years old

Tom Brady continued to improve in Week 3 for the Bucs, something not lost on longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski.

Allen Lazard shows he can catch, Packers show they can't tackle in win over Saints

The Packers' offense looks like it has hit its stride, but the defense continues to give up big plays.

MLB News - ESPN

2020 MLB playoffs: Why this could be the wildest postseason ... ever

Sixteen teams! A first round where absolutely anything is possible. Buckle up: It's going to be a wild ride.

MLB playoff push: See the bracket now that 16-team postseason field is set

It came down to the final day, but the playoff picture is finally clear. Here's how it looks.

How empty ballparks would have changed MLB history -- and could alter games this October

Think fans don't make a difference? These postseason moments prove otherwise.

Angels fire GM Eppler after another losing season

The Angels announced Sunday that they are seeking a new general manager to replace Billy Eppler.

LeMahieu wins AL batting title; Voit (22) most HRs

The Yankees may be limping into the wild-card round, but there was a bright spot in Sunday's regular-season finale as DJ LeMahieu captured the AL batting crown with a major-league-leading .364 average, and Luke Voit (22) earned the home run title.

Nats' Soto, 21, youngest to win NL batting title

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto, 21, surpassed Brooklyn's Pete Reiser on Sunday as the youngest ever to take a batting crown.

Cards beat Brewers as both clinch playoff berths

The Cardinals and Brewers both clinched playoff berths on Sunday, with Milwaukee becoming the first team to make the postseason with a losing record.

Angels' Ohtani wants to stay 2-way player in '21

Shohei Ohtani, who batted .190 during the 60-game season and suffered a forearm strain that limited him to parts of three innings over two games on the mound, says he wants to remain a two-way player for the Angels.

Roenicke won't be Red Sox manager next season

The Red Sox will not bring Ron Roenicke back as manager next season.

Marlins' Urena hit by liner, has broken forearm

Miami outfielder Starling Marte and right-hander Jose Urena left Sundays' regular-season finale against the New York Yankees after getting hurt in the early innings.

NHL News - ESPN

Stanley Cup Final Game 5 takeaways: What went right for the Stars in epic victory

The Stars stay alive with a double-overtime victory, as Corey Perry notches the winning goal. On to Game 6!

2020 NHL Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, highlights, analysis

From the qualification round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.

Lightning won't have Stamkos rest of series

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos won't play for the rest of the Stanley Cup Final because of injury.

Perry nets winner in 2OT as Stars force Game 6

Trailing in the third period, the Dallas Stars rallied to force overtime Saturday, then outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 to force Game 6.

Rangers trade Staal, 2nd-round pick to Red Wings

The Red Wings acquired Marc Staal and a second-round draft pick from the Rangers for future considerations Saturday.

Wings sign veteran Gagner to 1-year extension

Detroit has signed forward Sam Gagner to a one-year contract extension after acquiring the 13-year veteran in a Feb. trade.

Khudobin unfazed by second start in two nights

The Stars relied heavily on Anton Khudobin in goal for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night, as he stopped 39 shots en route to a double-overtime victory over the Lightning.

Lightning's Stamkos out for possible Cup clincher

The Tampa Bay Lightning have a chance to clinch the Stanley Cup on Saturday night, but they'll have to do it without their captain, Steven Stamkos.

Stars upset with OT penalty: 'It's the playoffs'

Stars coach Rick Bowness wasn't happy with the tripping call on Jamie Benn in overtime of Friday's Game 4, saying, "Players want to dictate the end of the game. ... Let them decide the game."

'We're not going home!' 'Quest for the Stanley Cup' Episode 4 recap

The Stars and Lightning have reached the Stanley Cup Final. Here are the top moments from this week's episode.

Motorsports News - ESPN

Steve Torrence beats dad at NHRA Gatornationals

Two-time defending Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence took the points lead Sunday in the AMALIE Motor Oil Gatornationals, beating his father, Billy, in the final round at Gainesville Raceway.

Millican tops qualifying at NHRA Gatornationals

Clay Millican led Top Fuel qualifying for the NHRA Gatornationals on Saturday in Gainesville, Florida. It's the NHRA's first event outside of Indianapolis since February.

Hinchcliffe fills Andretti vacancy to finish season

James Hinchcliffe will drive the No. 26 car vacated by Zach Veach at next week's doubleheader at Indianapolis and the October season finale at St. Petersburg.

Helio to fill in for Askew for IndyCar twinbill at IMS

IndyCar rookie Oliver Askew will not compete in next week's doubleheader at Indianapolis because of concussion-like symptoms that date to his crash in the Indianapolis 500 last month. Helio Castroneves will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet with Askew sidelined.

Zanardi showing signs of interaction 3 months

Italian racing driver turned Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi has started responding to treatment with signs of interaction, more than three months after he was seriously injured in a handbike crash.

NTSB: Pilot error caused Earnhardt's plane crash

The NTSB's final report, in the accident involving Dale Earnhardt Jr., points to actions by the pilot and co-pilot in 2019 in Tennessee, saying an inability to maintain proper speed and a decision to continue an unstable approach likely caused the crash.

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